I guess you'd call me an independent, since I've never identified myself with one party or another in politics. I always decide my vote by taking as careful a look as I can at the actual candidates and issues themselves, no matter what the party label.

Relationships may change throughout the gift of time, memories stay the same forever in my mind.

The most luxurious possession, the richest treasure anybody has, is his personal dignity.

There's not an American in this country free until every one of us is free.

I don't like needing anyone for anything.

Negroes aren't seeking anything which is not good for the nation as well as ourselves. In order for America to be 100 percent strong -- economically, defensively and morally -- we cannot afford the waste of having second- and third-class citizens.

How you played in yesterday's game is all that counts.